Early Organized Crime
American counterfeiting in the late 1890s was dominated by dangerous Italian-born outlaws that had found a foothold in the US.
The Barrel Murder
1903. The discovery of a body stuffed into a barrel leads to the capture of ‘boss-of-bosses’ Giuseppe Morello.
The Grocery Conspiracy
1908. A look at an organized Mafia conspiracy to commit bankruptcy fraud by concealment of assets, amounting to $500,000.
Joe Petrosino Murder
1909. Joe Petrosino of the NYPD, who made it his mission to smash the Black Hand & Mafia gangs, is murdered in the line of duty.
The Murder Stables
The history of the infamous East 108th Street stables, and the war between the Neapolitan gangs of East Harlem.
The Morello and Lupo Trial
The Secret Service begin to track the Mafia leaders, Lupo and Morello under suspicion of counterfeiting, leading to the pair’s downfall.
The Struggle for Control
1910 – 1918. A long running battle between New York’s gangs to control the city’s lucrative rackets.
Al Capone and The Secret Service
In 1930, Al Capone met with the Secret Service and introduced them to a NYC based informant.